REACTION SAVES
Exercise 1
S1 throws the ball to S2 (two handed underhand serve) who side foot volleys the ball first time at the goalkeeper, who is standing in the middle of the goal.
Service x 10.
Exercise 2
S1 throws the ball to S2 (two handed underhand serve) who side foot volleys the ball first time at the goalkeeper, who is standing in the middle of a small goal facing into the goal. The goalkeeper spins as the server throws.
Service x 10
Exercise 3
S1 throws the ball to S2 (two handed underhand serve) who side foot volleys the ball at the goalkeeper. Goalkeeper who is standing at the near post side must spin into the small goal as the server throws.
Service x 10.
Exercise 4
S1 throws the ball to S3 (two handed underhand serve) who side foot volleys the ball first time at the goalkeeper, who is standing in the middle of the goal.
Repeat from S2.
Service x 10 (5 from each side).
Exercise 5
S1 throws the ball to S3 (two handed underhand serve) who side foot volleys the ball first time at the goalkeeper, who is standing in the middle of the goal facing into the goal. The goalkeeper spins as the server throws.
Repeat from S2.
Service x 10 (5 from each side).
Exercise 6
S1 throws the ball to S3 (two handed underhand serve) who side foot volleys the ball first time at the goalkeeper, who is standing at the post from which the ball is being served. The goalkeeper spins into the goal as the server throws.
Repeat from S2.
Service x 10 (5 from each side).
Exercise 7
S1 throws (two handed underhand serve) to S2, who side foot volleys the ball first time at either goal.
Service x 10.
Goalkeepers change sides after 10 shots
Key Points
- Turn quickly keeping the head steady.
- Stay big and stay deep to increase reaction time.
- Be prepared to improvise if there is insufficient time to gather the ball cleanly.
- Be ready to make a second save if required.
- Choose the appropriate saving technique, but be prepared to improvise if necessary.
- Get into line and up the line if time allows.
- React to the shot; do not go to the ground too early.
- Dive with the first hand reaching round the far side of the ball and the second hand on top.
- Pull the ball into the body for safety.
